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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.55, 22,015.32 and 5,924.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.55, 22,015.32 and 5,924.55 is: 8,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.55 : 22,015.32 = 5,924.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.55/22,015.32 = 5,924.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.55x = 22,015.32 × 5,924.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.55x = 130,430,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,430,864.11/14,672.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.45

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